Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Candice Kepich, D.P.M

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1921 WALDEMERE ST, Sarasota, FL 34239
9419176232
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1801058573 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Kepich from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kepich

Dr. Candice Kepich is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Sarasota, FL, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kepich performed 3,562 Medicare services across 1,572 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kepich received a total of $2,202 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 88 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kepich is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 18% volume in FL$ $2,202 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,562
Medicare services
Top 18% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,572
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~210 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails674$31$48
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)494$65$97
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails419$23$35
Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4354$59$90
Trimming of fingernails or toenails309$7$16
Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.5 cm or less247$63$111
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)184$0$0
Foot X-ray, 3+ views177$23$106
New patient office visit (30-44 min)171$74$120
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth152$50$71
Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number85$10$25
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less56$95$151
New patient office visit (45-59 min)52$118$176
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg46$5$9
Removal of skin of fingernail or toenail28$124$195
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)21$95$135
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts17$182$255
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers17$114$200
Injection into tendon or ligament16$40$62
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint16$39$55
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels15$31$86
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail12$104$411
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,202
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $315/year across 7 years
Bottom 45% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
40
Companies
88
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,202 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$301
2023
$211
2022
$527
2021
$316
2020
$191
2019
$253
2018
$403

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$363
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$144
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$143
Boston Scientific Corporation
$118
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$117
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$108
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$100
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$82
Biocomposites Inc
$65
Organogenesis Inc.
$64
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$61
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$58
Nevro Corp.
$55
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$54
Next Science LLC
$46
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$44
HARTMANN USA, INC.
$37
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc
$37
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$34
MVP Orthopedics Inc
$34
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$33
Innovation Technologies Inc
$31
Kerecis Limited
$30
Horizon Pharma plc
$28
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$28
Coastal Medical Technologies LLC
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$25
DJO, LLC
$25
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$23
Bioventus LLC
$21
Solventum Corporation
$21
CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC
$20
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$18
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$16
ZIMVIE INC.
$16
Zyla Life Sciences
$14
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$14
Abbott Laboratories
$14
Top 3 companies account for 29.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3M Coban · ACTISHIELD CF · ASNIS · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · Actishield · Apligraf · Axium INS DRG IPG · BIO DBM · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Baxdela · Biomet EBI Bone Healing System · CARTIVA · CMF · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Dynasplint · Econo-Paste · Exogen · FLEXITOUCH · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GRAFIX PL · GRAVITY · Irrisept · JUBLIA · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · Medical Implant · NA · NUZYRA · NuDyn · ORTHOLOC · Omnia · PENNSAID · PROPHECY · PROSTEP · Physio-Stim · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Puraply · QUTENZA · Qutenza · RAYOS · Regranex · SIVEXTRO · SPRIX · Santyl · Seglentis · Senza · Stimulan · SurgX · VENACURE 1470 PRO
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $62 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrists within 10 mi
35
Per 100K population
7.8
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Kepich is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Kepich experienced with toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kepich performed 674 toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Kepich receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kepich received a total of $2,202 from 40 companies across 88 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Kepich's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Sarasota?
Dr. Kepich's average Medicare payment per service is $43. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Kepich) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →